Human Services

Kirkland Shelter for Families and Women will open late summer 2020.
On Wednesday, April 10, 2019 City leaders joined community partners at a groundbreaking for the new permanent Kirkland Shelter, for women and for families.
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An important message from Parks & Community Services

Update (5/26/2020) -

During their May 19 meeting, the Kirkland City Council approved Resolution 5424 implementing strategies for reopening parks facilities and summer programming that respond to community concerns, human service needs, and public health and safety requirements to slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.

Resolution 5424 addresses how park amenities and programming would reopen under Governor’s Inslee’s “Safe Start” approach including, special events, community pools, informal and organized athletics, and outdoor amenities such as trails and swim beaches.

Funding for Human ServicesThe City has devoted general fund dollars to support human service organizations. Funding levels are appropriated on a per capita basis. As a policy matter, the Council may adjust the annual per capita budget allocation for human services as it deems appropriate; once again demonstrating Kirkland’s commitment to support the growing needs of its residents. These policies were updated through the Kirkland Vision 2035 comprehensive plan.